BMW 3 series 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2008

	BMW 3 series 2007 - 2008	BMW 3 series 2008 - 2012
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	2.0 Diesel	2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive:	Timing chain	Timing chain
Performance
Power:	143 HP	143 HP
Torque:	300 NM	300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	9.6 seconds	9.6 seconds
	BMW 3 series 2007 and BMW 3 series 2008 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	4.8	4.8
Fuel tank capacity:	61 litres	61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	1270 km in combined cycle	1270 km in combined cycle
	1450 km on highway	1450 km on highway
	1010 km with real consumption	1050 km with real consumption

Engines
Average engine lifespan:	350'000 km	350'000 km
	Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:	17 years	17 years
Dimensions
Length:	4.52 m	4.53 m
Width:	1.82 m	1.82 m
Height:	1.44 m	1.44 m
	Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2007 is 1 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 2008, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:	460 litres	460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	1385 litres	1385 litres
Turning diameter:	11 meters	11 meters
Power steering:	Hydraulic power steering	Electric power steering
	Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering.
Gross weight (kg):	2`045	2`045

Safety:		no data
Quality:	above average	above average
Average price (€):	4000	5800
Rating in user reviews:	7.7/10	7.3/10
Pros and Cons:	BMW 3 sērija has hydraulic power steering lower price	BMW 3 sērija has electric power steering
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BMW 3 series 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2008

Performance

Fuel consumption

Engines

Dimensions